Softball Canada is now accepting bats certified and approved by both the International Softball Federation (ISF) and the Amateur Softball Federation (ASA) for both Fast Pitch and Slo-Pitch play at all levels. After consulting...
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Calgary is hosting an Invitational Western Challenge Special Guest: Team New Zealand More Info
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Umpires should use the mechanics of hitting to assist them in judging check swings. Did the batter do any of the following?
Thank you to Shawn Miller for his generous donation of $110.00 to the organization in lieu of being able to help out at the Blues weekend. This helps go a long way to the operation of the organization and making equipment available for new umpires.
Thank you from the CMSUA Executive
There are cute comebacks, tried and true tested lines, and then there are statements you make that turn you into burnt toast. Don’t go there. If you do, you might lose control of the game, your emotions or future assignments. Since that’s not your goal, here are a few tips on what not to say:
Don’t deliver an ultimatum: If you tell a coach, “One more word and you’re gone,” you’d better back it up. If you can’t, you’re jammed into a corner. Ultimatums can cause you to lose respect. Any hard line approach can exasperate a situation, rather than defusing it.
Don’t be a jerk: That refers to “how” you say something. Sure, you think you didn’t use words that were bad. But your tone of voice or body language tells participants you don’t care or are angry beyond repair, limiting your effectiveness. Monitor your tone of voice. Be firm, fair and non-abrasive. Check your sarcasm in the locker room.
Don’t be cute: You may think your snide remark is funny, but you have no idea how that will come across. If you think you know before you issue a remark designed to poke fun or generate a smile, think again. Not everyone is on the same page. A too cutesy remark could land you in hot water with your supervisor or conference. Can it.
Prepared responses don’t always fit the situation: You may have the perfectly crafted response, and are just waiting for the right situation to use it. But when your carefully prepared witty line, “Number 54, drop the hot coals from your hands,” draws a blank stare, you realize you’ve fallen flat. While it’s good to think through situations beforehand and be prepared with certain responses, they have to make sense in the context of the game, and the player has to understand your intent.
Don’t do it the same way every time: You may have your tried and true lines. Yes, they work, but rather than saying repeatedly, “Coach, I’ve heard enough,” vary it. “Coach, I hear you. I know what you’re saying.” “That’s a good point, Coach.” Make wise adjustments. Using the same lines or statements over and over gets old, and coaches recognize them. Freshen up. Look at each situation as something completely new and adjust your remarks, even if it’s only slightly. Experience is the best teacher. Keep your ideology intact and your phrases fresh.
Now that Round 1 (Seeding) is behind us, the run limitations will change for all levels. Please review your CMSA rulebooks for clarification.
Also, please note that all Bantam (U16)/Midget (U19)/Peewee (U14) teams for 2014 will be playing under Division 2/3 rules, and not Division 1
There are so many grey areas when it comes to making critical decisions on the diamond that umpires need to base their decisions on more concrete evidence. Have you ever had to guess one of your calls and make a decision based on conjecture? Yes, conjecture, otherwise known as a guess based on skimpy evidence. It is not a pleasant situation to find yourself in when deciding important calls that require your immediate response.
I like to think of theses types of calls as Bet Your Life calls. Are you 100% positive that what you think happened actually took place? Often times umpires are not ‘positive’ of just what took place yet are obliged by the rules to render a decision. Continue reading "Tip of the Week – Bet Your Life Calls"
New for 2014, ASUA is implementing an award for the province’s New Umpire of the year. This is in addition to the existing SB Alberta and SB Canada “Umpire of the Year”. The new...
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ASUA has implemented a real-time accurate calendar of all events across Alberta which includes all ISF, Canadians, and Westerns in which we have been selected to send umpires to. This gives all umpires and...
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Calgary Softball Umpires Association is holding a mini-clinic next week for those who weren't able to attend either of the main clinics.
April 22 - 23 - 24, 2014
Registration Tuesday 6:00
Clinic Instruction Tuesday 6:00 - 9:00
Clinic Instruction Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00
Clinic Instruction Thursday 6:00 - 9:00
Please see http://www.csua.ca/miniclinic_info.html for more info.
If you would like to attend and still work for CMSUA, please e-mail us at umpirerequest@calgaryminorsoftball.com